The two main differences are that the training objectives and training methods of professional degrees and degrees are different. The training method of academic degree is mainly research-oriented, and the degree course only needs three or four courses, and finally the research paper is the main achievement, while the master of education is mainly aimed at cultivating high-level talents for the needs of basic education, teaching and management.
Master of Education. m)
The professional degree of master of education is mainly based on courses and also requires writing papers. Generally, you need to study 12 compulsory courses and elective courses. The course is divided into two parts: public course and professional course. Public courses include: Marxist theory, educational principles, educational psychology, modern educational technology, educational research methods and foreign languages. Specialized courses vary according to the teaching direction of the subject. For example, the specialized courses of "Subject Teaching-Chinese" include: Chinese teaching theory, Chinese education reform and research, the development history of Chinese education in China, and Chinese language and literature research.
The purpose of master of education training is to cultivate educational management cadres and key teachers with modern educational concepts and high theoretical literacy and practical ability.
The establishment of master's degree in education in China has opened up channels for primary and secondary school teachers to obtain graduate degrees. Although China has already established a teacher training system and institutions, this kind of training is often sporadic and unsystematic. By offering a master's degree in education, teachers can systematically learn new knowledge, master the frontier of disciplines and receive training in educational research.